Introduction

Software Suites are downloadable programs that contain several utility applications that perform multiple tasks. OpenDisc, Lupo Pen Suite, and Liberkey are examples of programs that provide integrated programs that perform a variety of tasks.

For our top rated Software Suites, see the ratings below.

Office Suites are a subset of software suites, but provide only office type functions such as Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation programs. We maintain a separate category for those programs: Best Free Office Suites.

Rated Products

Liberkey  

295 applications available in a few clicks in all areas.

Our Rating: 

4.5

License: Free
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) |
Version reviewed: 5.7.0530
Gizmos Freeware

Our Rating: 4.5/5 4.5

Summary:

Hundreds of programs included in 3 sizes. Portable use (installed on USB key, external hard drive, etc.), auto update, clean suite. Very easy to add/remove software.

Limited to 295 applications.

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License: Free

Hundreds of programs included in 3 sizes. Portable use (installed on USB key, external hard drive, etc.), auto update, clean suite. Very easy to add/remove software.

Limited to 295 applications.

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Lupo PenSuite  

A completely free suite of portable programs and games.

Our Rating: 

4

License: Free
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) |
Version reviewed: 2013.04
Gizmos Freeware

Our Rating: 4/5 4

Summary:

Lots of software programs. Includes some games.

Very busy website. Some false virus positives.

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License: Free

Lots of software programs. Includes some games.

Very busy website. Some false virus positives.

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OpenDisc  

A free and wonderful collection of 39 software products you need to run a PC.

Our Rating: 

3

License: Free
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) |
Version reviewed: 12.09
Gizmos Freeware

Our Rating: 3/5 3

Summary:

39 applications included, many on Gizmo's list.

Very large download, but for a $20 donation they'll send you 2 disks. Cannot be updated.

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License: Free

39 applications included, many on Gizmo's list.

Very large download, but for a $20 donation they'll send you 2 disks. Cannot be updated.

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WinPenPack  

An open-source software environment comprised of several portable applications grouped into suites.

Our Rating: 

3

License: Free (Open source)
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) |
Version reviewed: 4.3
Gizmos Freeware

Our Rating: 3/5 3

Summary:

Lots of software programs. Includes some games.

Additional apps and updates need to be installed manually.

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License: Free (Open source)

Lots of software programs. Includes some games.

Additional apps and updates need to be installed manually.

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Other Software Suites

• Portable Apps is a very light suite that comes with 16 essential applications for day-to-day surfing and office needs. The basic platform is only 2Mb and you have an option of either a light suite (52Mb) or a standard suite (137Mb).

• I have also tried to install WinInizio PenSuite 2.1 but have aborted the installation after Avira started screaming during the installation. Yes most likely it is a false positive, but my take on this was that we already have 4 good suites and I am not going to review a software that cannot even be installed without triggering alarms! NB Please be wary before installing.

Related Products and Links

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• Best Free Office Suite
• An Office Suite That's Especially Designed For Kids
• Best Free Word Processor

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